Oysters with Muscadet
153 oysters pair well with this
Apalachicola
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Florida's legendary Apalachicola Bay. Small, intensely briny, and robust with a distinctive flavor that earned global recognition as the pinnacle of oyster quality.
Bagaduce
US East CoastA distinctive Maine oyster from the Bagaduce River. Medium briny with clean sweetness, pronounced umami, and savory smoky notes. Sun-grown in floating bags with gnarly shells and full meats.
Basket Island
US East CoastA quintessential Maine oyster from Casco Bay. Medium to large size with classic Northeast salinity, firm texture, and balanced brininess. Clean and refreshing with a perfect cup size.
Beach Angel
Canada West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Firm and sweet with robust briny flavor, featuring distinctive notes of cucumber, grass, and melon rind. Crisp and ocean-fresh.
Beausoleil
Canada East CoastThe perfect starter oyster from New Brunswick's Miramichi Bay. Small, refined, and elegantly mild with yeasty notes, subtle hazelnut sweetness, and a creamy texture. Farmed in floating trays that ensure pristine, uniform shells.
Beavertail
US East CoastLarge, deeply cupped oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay with a distinctive beaver tail shape. Bold and briny with buttery sweetness, grown in deep suspended trays that capture pure ocean flavor.
Bedeque Bay
Canadian MaritimesBottom-cultured Atlantic oyster from Salutation Cove in Prince Edward Island. Round, deep-cupped with tender meats, high salinity, and a strong distinctive flavor that stands out among typically mild Maritime oysters.
Belon
FranceThe connoisseur's choice. Complex, intensely mineral, with bold metallic and seaweed notes.
Belon (France)
FranceThe legendary European flat oyster from Brittany's Belon River. Intensely metallic with a distinctive coppery taste from high iron content. Bold, brassy, and powerful—considered the Cadillac of oysters by connoisseurs.
Belon (Maine)
US East CoastRare wild European Flat oyster harvested from Maine's cold waters. One of only 5,000 harvested annually. Intensely metallic and mineral with bold coppery flavors and umami notes—powerful and unforgettable.
Big Rock
US East CoastAquatray-grown Cape Cod oyster with thick shells and plump, savory meats. Crisp and salty with rich umami flavor, prominent brininess, and clean mineral finish. Named for a boulder on the beach where they're cultivated.
Blackberry Point
Eastern CanadaCold-water Prince Edward Island oyster from Foxley River and Malpeque Bay. Large, reliably plump and deep-cupped with mild sweetness upfront and a pleasantly lingering medium-high salinity finish. Hand-tongued from small skiffs.
Blue Point
US East CoastThe classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.
Blue Pool
US West CoastTumbled Pacific oyster from Hood Canal's Hamma Hama River. Deep-cupped with smooth shells, featuring a creamy, crunchy texture and complex flavor profile of cucumber, crisp brine, and a distinctive sweet-vegetal finish.
Bluepoint (Long Island Sound)
US East CoastAmerica's most famous oyster since the 1800s. Bottom-planted in Long Island Sound with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and bold with metallic notes, firm texture, and a mineral finish. A salty classic for purists.
Bluff
New ZealandThe legendary oyster of New Zealand. Intensely mineral and briny with firm texture and complex, bold flavors from the ice-cold Foveaux Strait.
Bluffton
US East CoastWild-harvested from South Carolina's May River near Bluffton. Intensely briny with powerful umami character and silky texture. Among the best southern oysters, showcasing the exceptional quality of the Lowcountry's pristine ACE Basin.
Bodega Bay Atlantic
US West CoastAtlantic oysters grown in Bodega Bay, California. Known for robust, gnarly shells and intensely briny, metallic flavor with a creamy texture and sweet finish. A bold West Coast take on the Eastern species.
Bras D'or
Canadian MaritimesWild-harvested Maritime oyster from Cape Breton's Bras D'Or Lakes. Light-bodied with assertive brine, hints of seaweed, and a clean, steely finish. A quintessential Atlantic oyster from pristine Nova Scotia waters.
Brewster
US East CoastRack-and-bag cultivated oyster from the Brewster Flats of Cape Cod Bay. Distinctly briny and mineral-rich with a clean, sweet finish reflecting the pristine waters of Massachusetts.
Broadwater
US East CoastA Virginia oyster grown in Chesapeake waters and finished on the Atlantic side for enhanced salinity. Plump, smooth meat with lively brininess and complex flavor that sets it apart from typical Chesapeake oysters.
Bulls Bay
US East CoastHistoric South Carolina oyster from Bulls Bay. Large and meaty with a firm texture, pronounced briny flavor, and distinctive sweet finish. Shaped by high salinity coastal waters with peak flavor in colder months.
Caminada Bay
US Gulf CoastGiant, meaty Gulf oyster from Louisiana's Barataria Bay. Strong earthy brininess with unique minerality from freshwater influence. Grown in off-bottom cages, perfect for raw or fried in classic po'boys.
Cape Blue
US East CoastHand-grown Cape Cod Bay oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Medium-sized with distinctive white-and-black shells, highly briny with firm texture and a slightly nutty finish. Rich New England clambake flavor.
Cape Breton
Canada East CoastWild-caught oyster from Cape Breton Island's pristine waters in Nova Scotia. Very briny with bright ocean character, firm springy meat, and a lingering mineral finish that reflects the clean Atlantic surroundings.
Cape May Salt
US East CoastA stalwart mid-Atlantic oyster from Delaware Bay, New Jersey. Briny and sweet with exceptionally plump, creamy meat from rack and bag cultivation near Cape May's salty waters.
Cape North
Eastern CanadaFarm-raised oyster from Aspy Bay at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Exceptionally briny and meaty with intense oceanic flavor, bright minerality, and a crisp, sweet finish from pristine Atlantic waters.
Cape Spear
Atlantic CanadaA briny Atlantic Canadian oyster from New Brunswick's Northumberland Strait. Meaty and firm with balanced sweetness, mild seaweed notes, and a crisp, steely finish. Cultivated in floating trays.
Capers Blades
US East CoastWild-harvested blade oysters from Capers Island, South Carolina. Hand-selected by Clammer Dave from natural reefs, delivering clean, sweet meat with intensely briny, tongue-curling salty liquor and a robust, metallic finish.
Carlsbad Blonde
US West CoastSouthern California's signature oyster from Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Grown in suspended culture with distinctive glassy, striped shells. Strongly briny with refreshing melon and cucumber notes, balanced between briny and sweet.
Cedar Island
US East CoastFarm-raised North Carolina oyster from Core Sound near Cedar Island. Medium-sized with full, firm meat and a bright, crisp brininess that delivers a clean, salty finish.
Chef's Creek
Canada West CoastA quintessential British Columbia oyster from Baynes Sound. Tray-suspended for 12-18 months, developing deep cups and full meats. High brininess with creamy texture, finishing sweet with hints of melon and lettuce.
Chilmark
US East CoastDeep-water aquacultured oyster from Menemsha Pond on Martha's Vineyard. Large, briny, and full-bodied with a crisp, clean sea salt blast and sweet finish. Mineral-rich flavor from ancient freshwater springs and Atlantic tidal flow.
Chincoteague
US East CoastThe aristocrat of American oysters. Intensely briny and ocean-forward, with firm, full meat and a remarkably clean finish.
Chunu
US East CoastPremium cocktail-sized oyster from Virginia's Eastern Shore. Similar in size to Kumamotos but with East Coast character—highly salty, smooth, and sweet with a deep cup and firm texture.
Church Point
US East CoastA large Virginia oyster from the James River and Chesapeake Bay. Known for bold brininess, rich creamy texture, and subtle sweetness with a savory lingering finish that exemplifies classic Virginia Bay character.
Copps Island
US East CoastA bold Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut's historic Copps Island Oysters farm. Large and strong with heavy shells, delivering an intensely briny and metallic flavor with sweet undertones. Cultivated using traditional methods for over 150 years.
Cotuit
US East CoastAmerica's oldest oyster brand since 1857. Rich, complex, with strong mineral brine balanced by sweet notes and a lingering slate finish.
Crab Slough
US East CoastWild-harvested oyster from Oregon Inlet in North Carolina's Outer Banks, open only October through March. Balanced briny-sweet flavor with buttery sweet corn and asparagus notes. Strong shells and firm texture shaped by dynamic currents. Often contains tiny pea crabs, considered a local delicacy.
Cuttyhunk
US East CoastIsland oyster from Cuttyhunk's pristine West End Pond off Massachusetts. Intensely briny with a sweet, buttery finish. Grown in isolation with no river influence, these tender oysters showcase bold salinity balanced by distinctive sweetness.
Dabob Bay
US West CoastIntertidal beach-grown Pacific oyster from the pristine waters of Hood Canal's Dabob Bay. Light and crisp with pronounced brininess from slow growth in cold, nutrient-limited waters. Firm meat with a clean, sweet finish.
Daisy Bay
Eastern CanadaA well-balanced Prince Edward Island oyster grown wild in red bay mud. Leads with bright salinity and finishes with mild cucumber smoothness and sweet notes. Cultivated for 4-6 years in pristine northern waters.
Damariscotta
US East CoastMaine's finest. Dense, powerful oysters with thick shells, firm ivory meats, and a balanced flavor of strong brine, subtle sweetness, and mineral complexity.
Deer Creek
US West CoastIntertidal beach-cultivated Pacific oyster from South Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with full meats, crisp brininess, and a distinctive sweet melon finish with mild mineral notes.
Drakes Bay
US West CoastHistoric Pacific oyster from Drake's Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Intensely briny with earthy, mushroomy notes and bitter herb finish. Bottom cage cultured in pristine waters until farm closure in 2012.
Duxbury
US East CoastA balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.
East Dennis
US East CoastLarge, plump Cape Cod oysters from Quivet Neck with exceptional balance. Medium brine meets strong umami and sweet mineral notes for a clean, savory finish. Rack-and-bag cultivated since 2003.
East End
US East CoastClassic East Coast oyster with high salinity and pronounced minerality. Medium-sized with a chewy texture, delivering briny, vegetal flavors and a clean, crisp finish.
Ebenecook
US East CoastExpertly farmed Maine oyster known for pristine flavor and deep cups. Briny and fresh with clean salinity, grown slowly by dedicated aquaculturalists in cold Maine waters.
Effingham Inlet
British ColumbiaPremium Pacific oyster from a pristine deep-water fjord in Barkley Sound, BC. Tray-suspended and tumbled for uniform deep cups. Plump, cream-colored meat with vibrant brine, natural sweetness, and a smooth watermelon-lettuce finish.
Elkhorn
US West CoastBeach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Willapa Bay. Firm and meaty with intense, robust flavor featuring high brininess, natural sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-melon finish.
European Flat
EuropeA refined yet powerful oyster with distinctive metallic and coppery notes. The European species offers a bold mineral character unlike any Pacific or Atlantic oyster.
Fat Bastard
US West CoastThe largest of Taylor Shellfish's tide-tumbled Pacific oysters from Washington State. Bold, briny, and savory with a sweet finish, plump texture, and deep cups filled with generous liquor.
Fine de Claire
FranceFrance's distinguished standard. Finished in salt ponds for sweet, fruity notes with a buttery texture and precise, briny finish.
First Light
US East CoastFarmed by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with bright umami seaweed notes and a buttery finish. Named for 'People of the First Light.'
Fishers Island
US East CoastA distinctively bold, deep-cupped Atlantic oyster from Block Island Sound. Grown in suspended lantern nets by a family farm for over 40 years. Briny with focused savory notes, strikingly clean finish, and firm texture.
French Kiss
Eastern CanadaA larger, mature Beausoleil from Miramichi Bay, New Brunswick. Full and plump with sharp brininess, clean taste, and a sweet finish. Hand-packed with exceptional attention to detail.
Gay Island
US East CoastGenetically unique Maine oyster grown in the open ocean near Cushing Harbor. Intensely briny with a bracing North Atlantic flavor, balanced by sweet notes and a touch of sugar. Pale tan shells layered like phyllo.
Genuine Blue Point
US East CoastThe legendary Long Island oyster harvested from Great South Bay for over two centuries. Strong, briny, and robust with satiny meats, a fresh crisp texture, and a sweet aftertaste that sparkles with mineral salinity.
Gillardeau
FranceThe luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.
Glacier Point
US West CoastAlaskan oyster from Kachemak Bay's glacier-fed waters. Intensely briny and umami-rich with distinctive salinity and thick shell. Less cucumbery than typical Pacifics, with a unique 'touch of king salmon' flavor.
Glidden Point
US East CoastThe definitive Maine oyster from the Damariscotta River. Bottom-cultured in frigid waters, producing thick, heavy shells with deep cups and firm meats. Crisp and complex with pronounced brininess balanced by sweetness.
Gooseberry Bay
Eastern CanadaFarm-raised in floating bags in Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Briny with sweet, nutty astringency, firm plump meats, and abundant rich liquor from the nutrient-rich Cape Shore waters.
Grassy Bar
US West CoastHand-cultivated Pacific oyster from Morro Bay's high-energy estuary. Deeply briny with crisp sweetness and distinctive cucumber and wet-stone minerality. Entirely grown in Southern-Central California from seed to harvest.
Great South Bay
US East CoastIconic Long Island oyster from the historic Blue Point grounds. Briny with high salinity, plump and meaty with firm texture, balanced sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-woody finish. Cultivated in floating cages near Fire Island Inlet.
Great White
US East CoastCape Cod's flagship oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Large with thick shells and dense, savory meats. Distinctively briny and mineral-forward with a powerful ocean taste shaped by twice-daily tidal flows.
Hog Island Atlantic
US West CoastA unique East Coast oyster variety raised in California's Tomales Bay. Small with handsome green-gold shells, intensely briny with crisp minerality and surprising fruity depth that peaks in summer.
Hog Island Cliffside
US West CoastLarge, deeply cupped Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Intensely briny with herbaceous spinach/kale notes and a distinctive umami finish reminiscent of aged beef or dried nori. Complex and bold.
Hurricane Island
Eastern CanadaHand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Small to medium oysters with intense brininess, firm crisp texture, and a notably sweet finish.
Ichabod Flat
US East CoastHand-harvested intertidal oyster from Plymouth's historic mudflats in Cape Cod Bay. Meaty and briny with a buttery, bisque-like richness. Thick shells and firm texture from cold Massachusetts waters.
Imperial Eagle Channel
British ColumbiaBeach-cultured Pacific oyster from Barkley Sound on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. Deep-cupped and plump with high brininess balanced by natural sweetness, finishing with distinctive cucumber and watermelon-rind notes.
Irish Point
Eastern CanadaA cocktail-sized PEI oyster with striking bright green shells. High salinity with a powerful brine that transitions to a sweet, earthy, citrus finish. Excellent meat quality from cold northern waters.
Island Creek
US East CoastThe flagship of New England oysters. Briny and buttery with firm meat, vegetal richness, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.
Isle Dauphine
US Gulf CoastHand-crafted Alabama oyster from Dauphin Island with bold brininess and firm texture. Grown in raised cages with strong wave action that creates a deep, meaty cup and consistent quality.
Jupiter Point
US East CoastLarge, deep-cupped oyster from the Noank River in Connecticut. Highly briny with a sweet finish and wonderfully firm texture. A slightly lighter, more accessible cousin to the famous Mystic oyster.
Kachemak Bay
US West CoastSlow-growing Pacific oyster from Alaska's glacial Kachemak Bay waters. More briny and umami-forward than typical Pacifics, with crisp texture, cucumber-melon notes, and a clean vegetal finish with hints of nori and green tea.
Katama Bay
US East CoastLarge, deeply-cupped Martha's Vineyard oyster famous for its intense brine and sweet-candy finish. Grown in strong Katama Bay currents, these salt bombs deliver smooth creaminess and are considered among New England's finest.
Kelly Gigas
IrelandPacific oyster farmed by the famed Kelly family in Galway Bay's mineral-rich waters. Exceptionally creamy with mild brine, grassy cucumber notes, and stunning purple-striped shells with pure white meat.
Kelly Native
IrelandTraditional European Flat oyster from Galway Bay, Ireland. Meaty and firm with smooth, buttery-rich texture, pronounced brininess, and lingering mineral finish. Grown in nutrient-rich estuarine waters for 3-5 years.
Ladies Pass
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested from Galveston Bay's Ladies Pass Reef. Large, firm oyster with high salinity, mouth-watering brine, sweet notes, and complex umami flavors with hints of asparagus and green bean.
Lady's Island
US East CoastSustainably farmed South Carolina oyster from the Coosaw River. Large, deep-cupped, and plump with a salt-heavy briny start that gives way to a sweet, clean finish. Handcrafted from hatchery to harvest.
Lambertini
US East CoastOne of the most famous oysters from Long Island. Large and robust with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and metallic with a bold, wild character. Not for beginners—these are big, strong, and unapologetically uncouth.
Lameque
Canada East CoastSmall cold-water oyster from Chaleur Bay, New Brunswick. Heavy, gnarly shells with intensely briny, metallic flavor. Robust and wild—not for beginners.
Lavaca Bay
US Gulf CoastTexas Gulf Coast oyster with pronounced briny intensity and complex oceanic flavors. Rich and full-bodied with subtle sweetness, reflecting the high salinity of Lavaca Bay's coastal waters.
Little Shemogue
Canada East CoastA premium cultured oyster from Southeast New Brunswick's Tormentine Peninsula. Small and plump with medium-high brininess, mineral richness, and a clean, sweet finish. Fresh biscuit aroma makes it an ideal starter oyster.
Little Wicomico
US East CoastA balanced Virginia oyster with sweet, creamy meat and moderate brine. Sustainably farmed for four generations in the Little Wicomico River.
Malagash Thrumcap
Eastern CanadaWild, bottom-grown oyster from Nova Scotia's Malagash Basin. Mildly salty with a distinctive smoky, mineral finish and firm texture from the pristine northern Atlantic waters.
Malaspina
British ColumbiaHardy beach-grown Pacific oyster from Malaspina Inlet, Vancouver Island. Firm and plump with a crisp, briny flavor and distinctive cucumber-like finish. Rugged shells and dark mantle from extreme tidal conditioning.
Marenne
FranceA refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.
Martha's Vineyard
US East CoastA bold island oyster from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Large and deep-cupped with an intense briny hit, smooth creamy body, and sweet finish. Known for plumpness and abundant liquor.
Montauk Pearl
US East CoastFarm-raised in Montauk's pristine waters since 2009. Medium-sized with distinctive black-striped shells and intensely briny, savory flavor. Dense, plump meat with a crisp, clean finish.
Moonstone
US East CoastBold Rhode Island salt pond oyster from Point Judith Pond. Rich, intense brine with meaty texture and a sweet nutty finish. Grown using rack-and-bag nursery and bottom culture methods.
Mystic
US East CoastBottom-planted Connecticut oyster from the Mystic River. Firm, meaty texture with intense brininess from high salinity waters, finishing with a distinctive sweet note. Thick, irregular shells house a robust flavor.
Naked Cowboy
US East CoastWild-harvested from Long Island Sound, the Naked Cowboy is an iconic oyster with massive, plump meats and a ruggedly bold personality. Intensely briny with strong mineral and metallic notes, this is a big, strong, savory oyster for experienced lovers—not for sissies.
Narragansett
US East CoastWild-harvested and farmed oysters from Rhode Island's historic Narragansett Bay. Long and skinny with shallow cups, these oysters deliver strong brine with earthy, mineral notes and a clean finish that reflects the challenging bay conditions.
Ned's Island
US East CoastClassic Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut waters. Deep-cupped with lively brine and complex flavor from tawny algae. Citrusy notes balance the strong salinity with a fresh, clean finish.
Netarts Bay
US West CoastBeach-cultured Pacific oyster from pristine Netarts Bay in Northern Oregon. Strong, tongue-coating flavor with metallic notes, sweet cucumber finish, and distinctive black mantle line. Colorful shells and soft texture.
Nonesuch
US East CoastBottom-planted Maine oyster from the Scarborough River nature conservancy. Known for distinctive moss-green shells and hearty meat with a fantastic balance of brine and sweetness, finishing with unique bitter green olive notes and silky texture.
Nootka Sound
British ColumbiaRemote intertidal beach-farmed oyster from the fjords of West Vancouver Island. Art-deco striped shells in pink, purple, and green. Complex flavor with high brininess, nori sweetness, hints of muskmelon and raw milk, finishing with anise.
Northern Cross
US East CoastA boutique Virginia oyster with exceptional complexity. Grown by Bubba Frisby using a unique two-stage process, finishing in super-salty cold waters of the Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Much brinier than typical Virginia oysters with a supersweet finish.
Norumbega
US East CoastRobust, meaty oysters from Maine's fabled Damariscotta River. Hand-harvested by scuba divers after 2-3 years bottom-planted. Sweet, buttery opening transitions to refreshing brininess with firm texture and beautiful deep cups.
Olde Salt
US East CoastRack and bag cultured oyster from Chincoteague Bay, Virginia. Bold, intensely briny with the truest taste of the ocean, thanks to direct Atlantic water influx. Smooth, clean finish despite high salinity.
Olympia
US West CoastThe rare native Pacific treasure. Tiny but mighty, with intense copper, sweet cream, and celery salt flavors in a firm, creamy bite.
Onset
US East CoastBold Cape Cod oyster from Onset, Massachusetts. Intensely briny with strong vegetal seaweed notes and firm, meaty texture. Grown at Fisherman's Cove with access to massive water flow and nutrients.
Oysterponds
US East CoastLarge, deep-cupped Long Island oyster with distinctive umber-and-black shells. Intensely briny and savory with strong mineral character, tannic bite, and full musky flavor. Best September through April.
Pelican Reef
US Gulf CoastTray-raised Gulf Coast oyster from Cedar Key, Florida's first oyster farms. Medium-sized with striking white-and-black striped shells, firm plump meats, and a rich creamy flavor with perfect saltiness and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.
Pemaquid
US East CoastA Maine institution. Large, powerful oysters with rock-hard shells, plump firm meats, and clean briny-sweet flavor with lemony zest.
Pepper Grove
US Gulf CoastWild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Pepper Grove Reef in East Galveston Bay, Texas. Large, intensely briny with distinctive sweet notes and complex umami flavors. High-salinity environment creates firm texture and signature crenelated shell.
Pickle Point
Eastern CanadaRare, aged PEI oyster from the makers of Raspberry Point. Seven years at harvest creates exceptional density and plumpness. Firm and intensely briny with creamy texture and subtle sweet finish. A collector's oyster.
Pine Island
US East CoastHistoric Long Island Sound oyster harvested by traditional dredge methods since 1887. Large, robust shells with full meats. Balanced brine and sweetness with a crisp texture and sweet finish.
Pipes Cove
US East CoastHistoric Peconic Bay oyster with plump meats and distinctive mineral character. Medium brininess with a unique iron finish, reflecting the nutrient-rich tidal marshlands of Pipes Cove near Greenport, Long Island.
Pleasant Bay
US East CoastA deeply-cupped Cape Cod oyster from the pristine waters of Pleasant Bay in Orleans, Massachusetts. Classic Atlantic brininess with a buttery texture, crisp clean flavor, and sweet finish. Rack and bag cultivated for three years.
Plymouth Rock
US East CoastIntertidally cultured Eastern oyster from historic Duxbury and Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts. Briny and mineral-rich with balanced sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. Firm yet delicate texture.
Quivet Neck
US East CoastAward-winning Cape Cod oyster from Dennis mudflats. High brine with plump, firm meat and umami notes that finish sweet and delicate. Grown off-bottom in elevated trays.
Rappahannock
US East CoastA sweet, buttery oyster with understated saltiness. Low salinity allows Blue Ridge minerality to shine through with a clean, crisp finish.
Rappahannock River
US East CoastA sweet, buttery oyster with low salinity and Blue Ridge minerality. Perfect for beginners and an exceptional match for Chardonnay.
Raspberry Point
Prince Edward IslandA substantial PEI oyster with impressive size and balance. Briny with a clean, sweet finish and firm, plump meat.
Riptide
US East CoastGrown in the tidal Westport River estuary near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with sweet undertones and a strong earthy mineral finish. Hearty, robust meats shaped by dynamic currents.
Robins Island
US East CoastSustainably farmed Peconic Bay oyster with medium brine and distinctive iron-rich minerality. Aquatray cultivation yields clean shells and silky, firm meats with complex grassy sweetness and a buttery, vegetal finish.
Rome Point
US East CoastA powerful, full-strength oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. Intensely briny and mineral-rich with a luxurious buttery, umami finish. Grown in oceanic conditions using rack and bag methods with tumbling.
Row 34
US East CoastAn innovative rack-and-bag oyster from Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. Clean and crisp with strong briny minerality, nutty umami notes, and less vegetal character than bottom-planted varieties. Named after the experimental 34th row of oyster trays.
Royal Courtesan
British ColumbiaBeach-raised Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Bold, briny, and metallic with robust mineral intensity and a strong, clean finish. Cultivated by renowned oyster farmer Brent Petkau.
Ruisseau
Eastern CanadaTray-grown Eastern oyster from Eel Lake, Nova Scotia. Sweet and rich with mild salinity, ivory flesh, and a clean finish. Highly prized in Canada's Maritimes and Quebec, rarely found outside the region.
Saddle Rock
US East CoastA revived New York classic from Long Island Sound's Connecticut side. Medium-sized with medium brine and notable saltiness—think of them as a larger, saltier Bluepoint with a robust, full-flavored character.
Salish Sea
US West CoastCold-water Pacific oyster from the inland waters of Washington and British Columbia. Tray-raised with distinctively briny, metallic flavor balanced by subtle sweetness and clean mineral finish.
Salt Pond Select
US East CoastBottom-cultured heavyweight from Point Judith Pond, Rhode Island. Large, intensely briny oysters with pronounced metallic and mineral notes, creamy plump meats, and a concentrated tidepool flavor that demands an experienced palate.
Salutation Cove
Canada East CoastA choice farm-raised oyster from Prince Edward Island's pristine Salutation Cove. Deep-cupped with high salinity and crisp liquor, finishing clean and sweet with distinctive fruity notes.
Sewansecott
US East CoastHistoric Virginia oyster farmed since the 1800s in Hog Island Bay. Large, profoundly briny with oceanic intensity, balanced by subtle umami and sweet finish. Grown by the century-old Terry family in pristine Eastern Shore waters.
Shiny Sea
Eastern CanadaA beautifully presented cocktail-grade oyster from New London Bay, PEI. Deep-cupped with plump meats, delivering an immediate salty taste followed by a subtle, sweet finish.
Shoal Bay Flat
US West CoastThe only European Flat oyster grown on the West Coast, cultivated by the Jones family on Lopez Island. Rare and coveted, with a pleasant metallic twang, sharp mineral notes, and the crisp-clean salinity of San Juan Island waters. Exceedingly limited supply.
Shooting Point Salt
US East CoastHandcrafted heirloom oyster from Hog Island Bay on Virginia's Eastern Shore. One of the saltiest oysters available, with intense briny punch, rocky minerality, slight sweetness, and an herbaceous finish that's exceptionally clean and pure.
Sister Point
US West CoastBag-started, beach-finished oyster from southern Hood Canal's Great Bend. Thick-shelled with intensely salty, briny flavor and a distinctive cucumber-seaweed finish characteristic of South Sound oysters.
Snow Creek
US West CoastA challenging Pacific Northwest oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Suspension-cultured at 60 feet deep, delivering firm, plump meats with robust brininess, distinctive iron-mineral notes, and a sweet finish.
Speciale
US East CoastA wild Long Island oyster with bold, briny character. Heavy shells, meaty texture, complex mineral and metallic notes with cucumber undertones.
Spring Creek
US West CoastA briny Pacific Northwest oyster prized for its firm texture and intense umami flavor. Best in early spring when amino acids create peak savory intensity with a clean, assertive finish.
Standish Shore
US East CoastPremium Duxbury Bay oyster with sharp brine, sweet-buttery meat, and deep cups. Tumbled multiple times for hard, uniform shells with distinctive black and purple streaks. Melt-in-your-mouth texture with a crisp mineral finish.
Stump Sound Single
US East CoastHighly prized North Carolina oyster from Stump Sound, one of the saltiest estuaries on the East Coast. Intensely briny and ocean-forward with buttery richness and mineral notes from the unique lagoon system where fresh and salt waters meet.
Summer Ice
Canada West CoastDeep-water BC oyster cultivated at 20-50 feet depths to maintain winter condition year-round. Very salty and briny with a rich, fruity finish from feeding on zooplankton in cold Pacific waters.
Sunken Meadow Gem
US East CoastCage-cultured Cape Cod oyster from Eastham with strong briny Wellfleet character. Medium-sized with delicate shape, clean ocean flavors, and pleasant seaweed notes in the finish.
Tatamagouche
Eastern CanadaA briny, nutty oyster from Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Farm-raised in Tatamagouche Bay, these medium-to-large oysters deliver rich, salty flavor with a crisp finish. Avoid in summer when spawning.
Totten Inlet
US West CoastLegendary Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's most renowned fattening grounds. Intensely rich and plump with bold briny flavor, buttery texture, and distinctive seaweed notes that made Totten Inlet famous worldwide.
Totten Virginica
US West CoastAn unlikely Pacific Coast triumph of the Eastern oyster. Thriving exclusively in Washington's famed Totten Inlet, these plump, firm oysters deliver bold briny intensity, rich buttery flavor, and a sweet finish that earned them Best Flavor at the East Coast Shellfish Growers competition.
Wallace Bay
Eastern CanadaSub-tidally cultivated Nova Scotia oyster from the cold waters of Northumberland Strait. Distinctly mineral-forward with high salinity and a fresh, clean finish. Deep-cupped shells from nutrient-rich northern waters.
Watch Hill
US East CoastSmall farm-raised Rhode Island oyster from Winnapaug Pond. High salinity with crisp brininess leading to a distinctive mellow buttery sweet finish. Firm pink meat in unique fan-like shells.
Wawenauk
US East CoastPremium bottom-planted Damariscotta River oyster from Maine. Large, thick-shelled, and robust with surprisingly high brininess and distinctive bright lemon-zest flavor. Extremely plump and meaty.
Weskeag
US East CoastA medium-sized Maine oyster from the Weskeag River estuary in South Thomaston. Ultra-briny with a distinctive savory, miso-like flavor and smoky kelp finish. Plump and meaty with complex character.
Whale Rock
US East CoastA rare, premium oyster from the Mystic River cultivated by Connecticut's cooperative. Four-inch deep-cupped shells with mineral-rich, sweet-briny flavor and perfect shell shapes make these a sought-after variety.
Whaleback Cocktail
US East CoastSmall Maine cocktail oyster from John's River Estuary. Bottom-grown and cage-floated with crisp Atlantic brininess, buttery texture, and a clean sweet finish with mineral notes.
Wianno
US East CoastRack-and-bag cultivated Cape Cod oyster from West Bay with deep cups and firm, plump meats. Profoundly salty like Wellfleets but with distinctive sweetness, yielding a balanced yet bold flavor profile.
Wild Goose
US East CoastRack-and-bag raised oyster from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Strong brine and mineral-forward with beautiful brown shells, exceptional meat fill, and a distinctive sweet, creamy umami finish.
Windy Bay
US West CoastAlaskan oyster with pronounced briny and metallic character. Medium-bodied with robust minerality and a clean, ocean-forward finish that reflects the cold waters of the Alaskan coast.
Winter Point
US East CoastFarm-raised Maine oyster from Mill Cove. Medium salinity with sweet-briny balance and a sharp mineral finish. Deep-cupped with meaty texture, available year-round including winter ice harvests.
York River
US East CoastLower Bay Virginia oyster from the mouth of the York River. High salinity with mild brininess that transitions to a sweet, clean finish. Crisp mineral notes and smooth texture define this classic Chesapeake variety.